STAR Power

The Star Power Speed and Strength Program is an opportunity for student athletes to maximize their athletic potential. Star Power training represents the most advanced athletic training technologies available. These technologies include use of interval treadmill training, ground-based training, plyometrics, strength training, and resistance core training. They are designed to improve all aspects of athletic performance—strength, power, speed, agility, injury prevention and flexibility.

Besides teaching the body how to move, the Star Power Speed and Strength Program has the ability to show athletes how to successfully conquer the mental and physical components of their sport. Athletes will learn how to focus, gain confidence, and BELIEVE in themselves. The knowledge and skill athletes will gain from this program can be applied to any sport and throughout an entire athletic career.

TRIA Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention and Management

A TRIA Athletic Trainer will guide the participants throughout the Star Power sessions 3 days per week with ACL prevention education including jumping, landing, cutting and strengthening techniques. A proper dynamic warm-up will be included along with proper lifting form and mechanics to create a basis of knowledge for the participants to take with them and build upon in upcoming years as an athlete. Additionally, the TRIA Athletic Trainer will be available during the 3 days per week to help manage the care for any injuries during this time frame.

Our Speed Treadmill

Research has shown that incline running on our unique speed treadmill is 200-300 percent more effective than running on level ground for increasing and maintaining speed.

Who Can Participate in STAR Power?

Male Students - Grades 10-12

This is a comprehensive, five-day-a-week program of strength and speed enhancement. AHA coaches will lead this program. The workout intensity and the environment created will bring out the best in our athletes.

The 2024 dates and times are June 10 - July 31 (Mon-Fri) for speed, strength, plyometric, and agility training from 7:30-9:00 AM.

Cost is $160

Female Students - Grades 10-12

This is a comprehensive, three-day-a-week program of strength and speed enhancement. AHA coaches will lead this program. The workout intensity and the environment created will bring out the best in our athletes.

The 2024 dates and times were June 10 - July 31 (Mon, Weds, Fri) for speed, strength, plyometric, and agility training from 9:30-11:00 AM.

Cost is $130

Grade 9 Students

This program is similar to the program for male and female athletes in grades 10 to 12. During the weightlifting part of the program, we will spend a considerable amount of time teaching the proper fundamentals of the lifts. As athletes demonstrate they can properly execute lifts, we will allow them to work on gradual strength gains.

The 2024 dates and times are June 10 - July 31 (Mon, Weds, Fri) from 11:00AM to 12:30 PM.

Cost is $130

Jim Gunderson
Head Football and Head Track Coach
jgunderson@ahastars.org
612-798-2633

The Star Power Speed and Strength Program offers a variety of options, allowing students to develop overall strength and athleticism.

If you have questions, contact Coach Jim Gunderson.